Ranger Training Programme

In 2004 Iwokrama reviewed the existing twelve month Ranger Training course and decided that the same educational objectives could be met through a redesigned format that would be more accessible and marketable.

The Ranger Training course is now a three month core competency course with a three-month internship period, which can be enhanced by additional training modules. The new agenda covers the core issues, is substantially less expensive, and due to its shorter schedule, is available to a much larger audience including Guyanese organisations and agencies.

Course participants will learn various aspects of rangering, including:

• understanding the links between local, national, and global environmental issues;
• the importance of co-management of protected and sustainable utilisation areas;
• environmental education and interpretation;
• presentation and report writing;
• and representing an organisation.

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Community-based Rangers from around Guyana pose with certificates recognising their completion of an Iwokrama Ranger Training Programme in March 2005.  Pictured with the Rangers is Minister of Amerindian Affairs, the Honourable Ms. Carolyn Rodrigues (centre).

Admission Requirements:

• Grades III or higher in English Language, Mathematics, and one natural science subject in the Caribbean Examination
• Council Exam (or equivalent)
• Physical and mental fitness for field work as certified by a medical practioner
• Certification or demonstrated ability to swim at least 50 metres
• Must be between 18 and 35 years of age

Application:

To apply, please use the Training Programme application form (.pdf)

or contact Melina Kalamandeen.

Please Note:

Programmes must have a minimum of 10 participants.